CAD Design Engineer / Estimator
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Join an established manufacturer creating bespoke sheet metal designs and accurate quotations. This office-based opportunity suits someone confident with CAD, production drawings, flat patterns and fabrication processes.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, CAD Designer, Design Technician, Manufacturing Design Engineer, Fabrication Estimator, Engineering Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator
Benefits include long-term career opportunities and varied fabrication projects.
SALARY: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
LOCATION: Luton, Bedfordshire (100% Office Based)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
Build on your technical expertise while helping turn bespoke customer requirements into production-ready sheet metal solutions.
The CAD Design Engineer / Estimator will create accurate models, drawings and quotations, working closely with management, customers and suppliers.
Working alongside the fabrication team, the CAD Design Engineer / Estimator will help resolve technical queries and support efficient manufacture.
This CAD Design Engineer / Estimator opportunity offers varied projects within a growing, ambitious fabrication business, with licensed role-specific software provided.
DUTIES
Your duties as the CAD Design Engineer / Estimator include:
CAD Design and Drawings: Produce detailed 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, including fabrication, assembly and workshop drawings
Production Files and Documentation: Create flat patterns, production-ready DXF files and bills of materials for laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press brake operations and other CNC machinery
Sheet Metal Design: Develop components and assemblies incorporating bends, hems, flanges, gussets, louvres and forming features
Estimating and Quotations: Prepare accurate estimates and quotations from architectural, engineering and technical drawings
Customer and Supplier Liaison: Communicate throughout the design and quotation process and obtain and evaluate supplier quotations where required
Production Support: Work with the fabrication team to resolve technical queries and support manufacture
Enquiry Management: Manage new enquiries efficiently and keep relevant stakeholders informed
Technical Knowledge: Maintain current knowledge of relevant products, industry standards and technical information
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360
Experience creating flat patterns and production-ready manufacturing drawings
Experience preparing DXF files for laser cutting, CNC turret punching and press brake operations
Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes
Ability to interpret engineering, fabrication and architectural drawings
Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship or immigration support
DESIRABLE
Experience in metal fabrication or bespoke metal manufacturing
Knowledge of Amada laser cutting, press brake operations, CNC turret punching, welding and assembly processes
Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems
Full UK driving licence
BENEFITS
Company pension scheme
Stable full-time employment with long-term career opportunities
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of fabrication and manufacturing projects
Supportive and professional working environment
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15211
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